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The baby name Yui is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: [jɯi] (approx. 'yoo-ee'); English approximation: /ˈjuːi/ ('YOO-ee').

Yui is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: Japanese: [jɯi] (approx. 'yoo-ee'); English approximation: /ˈjuːi/ ('YOO-ee')

What is the meaning of the name Yui ?

The baby name Yui is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: [jɯi] (approx. 'yoo-ee'); English approximation: /ˈjuːi/ ('YOO-ee').

Yui is Japanese in Origin.

Yui is a Japanese given name, most common for girls but also used unisex. Its meaning depends on the kanji chosen: common spellings include 結衣 (“to tie, connect” + “garment”), 唯 (“only, unique”), 優衣 (“gentle/excellent” + “garment”), and 由依 (“reason, cause” + “rely”). Because of this flexibility, Yui can evoke ideas of unity, reliability, elegance, or singularity. It may also be written wholly in hiragana (ゆい) or katakana (ユイ).

The name rose sharply in popularity during Japan’s Heisei era, frequently ranking among the top girl names in the 2000s–2010s. Notable bearers include singer-songwriter YUI, actress Yui Aragaki, and voice actor Yui Horie, which helped cement its modern appeal. Variants are primarily orthographic: numerous kanji pairings are in use, while related elaborations include Yuina, Yuika, and Yuiko. Diminutive address often adds -chan in casual Japanese.

Yui has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Yui

Yui Aragaki Actor · Born 1988 · Japan Yui Aragaki is a popular Japanese actress and singer, best known for her role in the romantic comedy film 'Koizora'. She also starred in the hit TV series 'Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu', which gained her widespread recognition in Japan. Yui Ishikawa Actor · Born 1989 · Japan Yui Ishikawa is a Japanese actor best known for her voice role as Mikasa Ackerman in the anime series Attack on Titan. She also voiced 2B in the video game NieR: Automata. Her performances have made her a prominent figure in the world of anime and gaming. Yui Mizuno Actor · Born 1999 · Japan Yui Mizuno is best known as a member of the Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal, where she performed under the stage name Yuimetal. She contributed to popular songs like 'Gimme Chocolate!!' and 'Karate' before leaving the group in 2018.
Yui Makino Actor · Born 1986 · Japan Yui Makino is a Japanese actress and voice actress, best known for her role as Sakura in the anime series 'Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle'. She has also lent her voice to characters in 'Aria the Animation' and 'Welcome to the Space Show'. Besides acting, Yui is a talented singer with singles like 'Amrita'. Yui Ogura Actor · Born 1995 · Japan Yui Ogura is a Japanese voice actress and singer, best known for her role as Hinata Hakamada in the anime series 'Ro-Kyu-Bu!'. She has also performed songs like 'Raise' and 'Tinkling Smile', showcasing her talents in both acting and music.

Yui – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
JP Girls 0 #46 369 6,592
JP 0 #48 30 4,057
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
MO Girls 0 #236 16 7,056
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
TW Girls 0 #259 18 8,139
JP Boys 0 #271 27 7,909
AF Boys 0 #273 2 3,535
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
MY 0 #321 10 12,352
CN Boys 0 #324 8 9,639
HK 0 #328 21 8,483
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
CN Girls 0 #337 13 8,829
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
HK Boys 0 #384 148 12,905
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #402 7 11,440
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
RU Girls 0 #468 31 11,913
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
HK Girls 0 #477 139 16,104
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
RU Boys 0 #519 8 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
SG Girls 0 #557 30 18,916
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
AR Girls 0 #625 6 8,289
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
BO Girls 0 #643 9 9,488
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
SY 0 #762 6 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
CL Girls 0 #832 20 14,098
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #895 22 8,487
MY Girls 0 #907 88 24,821
SA Girls 0 #914 22 25,931
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
PE Girls 0 #922 22 14,861
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #967 17 5,561
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,056 23 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,069 43 25,439
MA 0 #1,106 23 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,150 34 17,781
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,416 31 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,576 39 28,008

Yui is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Switzerland
France
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Yui

Yui is predominantly a girl's name.
Yui is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Japanese: [jɯi] (approx. 'yoo-ee'); English approximation: /ˈjuːi/ ('YOO-ee').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include 結衣, 優衣, 由衣, 唯, 由依 and 結宇.
Across languages, Yui has these equivalents: No exact one-to-one equivalent; approximate meanings: Una (Latin, 'one/only'), Unity (English, 'together/connection').
Yes — Yui ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Yui ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Yui's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #913 in 2014 to #895 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 5 notable people named Yui are in our database, including Yui Aragaki (Actor), Yui Ishikawa (Actor), Yui Mizuno (Actor).